The Literature Lounge, hosted by Mohua Chinappa is a popular podcast series dedicated to the world of books and the brilliant minds behind them. Through exclusive conversations, we uncover how authors craft captivating stories, thought-provoking essays, insightful biographies, provocative prose and poetry that spark possibilities within us.
From dreaming big to breaking conventions, each episode explores books that ignite fresh ideas – one page at a time. If you love literature, you’ll feel right at home here.
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The Literature Lounge, hosted by Mohua Chinappa is a popular podcast series dedicated to the world of books and the brilliant minds behind them. Through exclusive conversations, we uncover how authors craft captivating stories, thought-provoking essays, insightful biographies, provocative prose and poetry that spark possibilities within us.
From dreaming big to breaking conventions, each episode explores books that ignite fresh ideas – one page at a time. If you love literature, you’ll feel right at home here.
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In this episode of The Literature Lounge, author and biographer Ashis Ghatak takes us on a musical journey from his beginnings as an English teacher to becoming the voice behind the lives of legendary musicians. At the heart of this conversation is his latest work on Shankar Mahadevan a portrait of the singer-composer whose career spans a serendipitous audition with the Grammy-winning band Shakti, a deep commitment to Indian classical traditions, and an ability to bridge genres with effortless grace.
Through personal anecdotes, stories from the Euphony Foundation, and encounters with maestros like Louiz Banks, Ashis reflects on what it means to follow one’s passion with conviction—and how music can become both a profession and a philosophy of life. This episode is more than a biography—it’s a meditation on melodies, dreams, and the courage to chase them.
If you’ve ever been moved by music or inspired by lives shaped through art, this one’s for you.
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Chapters:
00:10 – Introduction and Background
02:07 – Becoming a Biographer
02:58 – Writing the Book
07:42 – Louis Banks and Music in Kolkata
09:30 – Inspiration and Journey of Writing the Book
14:16 – Transformation of Shankar Mahadevan's Songs
20:38 – Shankar Mahadevan's Humility and Special Treatment
22:51 – Shankar Mahadevan's Love for Music and Joy
24:19 – Shankar Mahadevan as a Friend
26:12 – Shankar Mahadevan's Impact on Indian Classical Music and Social Sphere
30:23 – Childhood Memories
32:37 – Reading from the Book
38:36 – Advice for Young Musicians
43:21 – Passion vs Money
44:39 – Closing Remarks
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